QUACKS BY DOC ADAM BOOK

MY JOURNEY THROUGH PHILIPPINE HEALTH SCAMS

Non-Filipinos might dismiss the stories in this book as exaggerated, but anyone who has lived in or visited the Philippines knows the unsettling reality of health scams that pervade society. Doc Adam’s journey began in 2015 when he noticed the alarming prevalence of fraudulent health claims. By 2018, with a deeper understanding of these issues and a Tagalog-speaking medical YouTube channel, he felt compelled to shine a light on these injustices.

This book shares the heartbreaking stories of those affected. A young woman watched her mother lose the battle against bowel cancer, believing in miracle supplements. Another family grieved the loss of a diabetic loved one, misled into forsaking insulin for dubious herbal remedies. These narratives are not mere statistics; they reflect real lives shattered by misplaced trust.

Through a thorough analysis of quackery, this book examines the societal and cultural factors that allow these scams to thrive. It explores why authorities struggle to control the problem, revealing a system burdened by misinformation and exploitation. This is a call for awareness and action, urging Filipinos to protect themselves and demand accountability in a landscape where hope is often manipulated for profit.